On Wednesday, October 12, 2016, the Plains Volunteer Fire Department joined the StoryTime group for an informational time on fire safety. The time began with the usual pledges, calendar, and weather activities.
The group participated in a felt board story “Crazy for Cars,” which included a red fire engine. The book “I’m Brave” by Jim and Kate McMullan was the only book read. The group also discussed 9-1-1, Stop-Drop-and-Roll, as well as crawling under the smoke.
The youngsters then went outside to the lawn to meet 5 volunteer firefighters. Chief Peter Redekopp displayed all the fireman’s gear, while Asst Chief Wes Holland presented information on checking fire detectors as well as details about the engines and uniforms. Others from the crew were Fireman K. Martin, Fireman R. Moya, and Fireman Fehr. These men also led StoryTime individuals in operating the firehose in a tennis-ball-on-the-cone challenge.
Before the firemen left, they awarded Tabitha Blessing and Ben McAdams as winners of the Hero Coloring Contest. The young attendees gathered with their heroes in front of the white firetruck for a picture.
Those in attendance today included Rhea Hoecker; Luke Barkowsky; Case Bearden; Aspen, Tabitha, Selah, and Kefira Blessing; Ben and Gershom McAdams; Levi Fehr; Payton Blair; Hope, Lanie, & Abigail Simpson; Cecilia Erazo; Sofia ?; Bryson Vargas; and Jazzmine Loera.
Come join the Family StoryTime, which meets weekly at the Yoakum County Library in Plains at 10:00 a.m. each Wednesday. All ages are welcome.
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